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Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom - Monarchy - Society and Culture - History - Queen ElizabethWed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100ABCnews-5691880e0c993e8eec49659c20c8da25ABCnewsenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1200829/Gordon-Brown-angry-email-smears-barely-speak-reveals-ex-spin-doctor-Damian-McBride.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1200829/Gordon-Brown-angry-email-smears-barely-speak-reveals-ex-spin-doctor-Damian-McBride.html?ITO=1490Brown so angry over email smears 'he could barely speak', reveals ex-spin doctorMon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-b65093d8f32e0798ad10e0b7bafec49edailymailenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/alan-watkins/alan-watkins-an-editor-knows-what-his-reporters-are-doing-and-a-wouldbe-pm-should-know-about-his-staff-1742539.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/commentators/alan-watkins/alan-watkins-an-editor-knows-what-his-reporters-are-doing-and-a-wouldbe-pm-should-know-about-his-staff-1742539.htmlIt is many years since I dealt with political press officers, or press officials of any kind, in the normal course of business. Even in those days, when Labour was in opposition, we tended to give one another a wide berth. Mr Alastair Campbell was still with the Daily Mirror, where he tended to....Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-0b1a36848c58d83595f383a71323dcceindependentenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/arts_entertainment/media/newspaper+denies+phone+hack+claims/3258742http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/arts_entertainment/media/newspaper+denies+phone+hack+claims/3258742The News of the World refutes claims of tapping thousands of private phone records as News International chief Rupert Murdoch refuses to comment on Fox TV. Andy Davies reports. Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-5882e47246e53cad3bdaabf480e0c805channel4newsenhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/he-may-be-implicated-but-coulson-is-too-important-to-lose-1740210.htmlhttp://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/he-may-be-implicated-but-coulson-is-too-important-to-lose-1740210.htmlDenis MacShane, the sharp-eyed Labour MP, was one of the few people outside the Conservative Party to spot the embattled spin doctor Andy Coulson yesterday – in an inner courtyard of the House of Commons beneath Big Ben.Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200independent-63c43bf8d1fe531186d20315d8229a77independentenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/5785465/Police-examine-News-of-the-World-phone-tap-claims.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/newsbysector/mediatechnologyandtelecoms/media/5785465/Police-examine-News-of-the-World-phone-tap-claims.htmlThe Metropolitan Police are looking into claims that the News of the World newspaper tapped into "thousands" of mobile phones belonging to high profile figures.Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-0902367b2be5881c85902d7df2d8162ctelegraphenhttp://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/108790http://www.dailyexpress.co.uk/posts/view/108790Gordon Brown has said he has no interest in the trappings of power and could walk away from Downing Street at any time.Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailyexpress-f412c5dde0d6e2a8cf0f503653ef69e6dailyexpressenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8087814.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/politics/8087814.stmEx-Lord Chancellor Lord Falconer calls for a debate on Gordon Brown's leadership, as Labour braces for "terrible" European election results.Sun, 07 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0ba55a5d8c45968e94ed62d5282f04f7bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6441212.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6441212.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Gordon Brown survived to fight another day as he used a Cabinet reshuffle yesterday to bolster his battered authority while waiting for the full scale of Labour’s election losses to sink in.Sat, 06 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-14e1691079fb427cac552f0ece3d19a3thetimesenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8080777.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8080777.stmGordon Brown faces Tory and Lib Dem calls for a general election after Hazel Blears becomes the latest minister to quit.Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-84b45e24064862e54a3b2132e607c3a2bbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-06-02-Home-Secretary-Jacqui-Smith-to-quit-Cabinet-over-expenses-scandalhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-06-02-Home-Secretary-Jacqui-Smith-to-quit-Cabinet-over-expenses-scandalHome Secretary Jacqui Smith joined MPs engulfed by the expenses scandal today as it was confirmed that it has forced her out of the Cabinet. Sources close to her said she was so hurt by revelations, including the humiliation of repaying 10 her husband claimed for watching two adult films, that she....Tue, 02 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-95aea41c06a135809dfc5633257cba6724dashenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/48744a44-406c-11de-8f18-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/48744a44-406c-11de-8f18-00144feabdc0.htmlPolitical leaders rued a “bleak day” for democracy, as the expenses furore on Thursday claimed the jobs of two MPs, and two Labour peers faced suspension over “cash for amendments” allegations. MPs continued the rush to repay expenses, taking the disclosed total of money handed back to the taxpayer....Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-3cf1926e7bf5f7030e69bd2fcce12634ftenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-05-05-Brown-attempts-to-reassert-authority-after-Blears-swipehttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-05-05-Brown-attempts-to-reassert-authority-after-Blears-swipeGordon Brown was struggling to reassert his authority today after a highly damaging period of speculation over his leadership. The Prime Minister will hold what could be a tense Cabinet meeting in Downing Street, before attempting to return the agenda to policy with a speech on education in south London.Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-4af85001a0194dffe148b9be8e46ace524dashenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5271530/Neil-Kinnock-warns-Labour-risks-helping-BNP.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5271530/Neil-Kinnock-warns-Labour-risks-helping-BNP.htmlFormer Labour leader Neil Kinnock has issued a warning to the party that continued infighting risked handing seats to the far right BNP in next month's European elections.Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-3c8198fdabaf4a64c18a4dad900b5abftelegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8031143.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8031143.stmCommunities Secretary Hazel Blears attacks the government's "lamentable" failure to communicate with voters.Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-848970537c04df5136df30c75a954405bbcenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5260005/Labour-MPs-plot-Lib-Dem-defection-due-to-doubts-about-Gordon-Brown.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5260005/Labour-MPs-plot-Lib-Dem-defection-due-to-doubts-about-Gordon-Brown.htmlLabour MPs disillusioned with Gordon Brown's leadership have held private talks with the Liberal Democrats about defecting.Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-7fa5bf03dab68d669678ec2d5beb60b6telegraphenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8031143.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8031143.stmCommunities Secretary Hazel Blears has attacked the government's "lamentable" failure to communicate.Sat, 02 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-0a5114234496db91a9677fc028cd5f26bbcenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8027606.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8027606.stmGordon Brown wins a series of Commons votes on MPs' expenses, but the Tories say the government is losing its authority.Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-74232d32f5de7eff2a5425b9355e90a3bbcenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6195227.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6195227.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Gordon Brown was struggling to maintain his authority over Labour MPs last night after suffering a shock Commons defeat on restricting the right of former Gurkhas to settle in Britain.Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-9c5ecba4a5d30e85cd77d1bde57ff0ecthetimesenhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1174178/Budget-puts-Cameron-course-bigger-election-win-Blairs-1997-landslide-victory.html?ITO=1490http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1174178/Budget-puts-Cameron-course-bigger-election-win-Blairs-1997-landslide-victory.html?ITO=1490The Conservatives are on course for a bigger landslide than Tony Blair won in 1997, according to a poll today.Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200dailymail-2016ad2417d53fb27897249093370354dailymailenhttp://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/cameron+promises+a+thrifty+government/3111042http://www.channel4.com/news/articles/uk/cameron+promises+a+thrifty+government/3111042A Tory victory in the general election will replace Labour's spendaholic administration, David Cameron is set to say.Sun, 26 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200channel4news-48ac7f1fa3a3b727c527ae88f188799fchannel4newsenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8d8f5fa4-2f8e-11de-a8f6-00144feabdc0.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/8d8f5fa4-2f8e-11de-a8f6-00144feabdc0.htmlAlistair Darling got the headline he wanted. Within minutes of the chancellor announcing the worst economic data ever delivered from the Commons despatch box, the London Evening Standard was printing a front page headed simply: 50%. The increase in the top rate of tax from next April breaks a....Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200ft-b9554074fc2dfd468c294a70ced1f258ftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8018647.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/8018647.stmNadine Dorries says she will take legal action over smears in e-mails sent by Gordon Brown's former special adviser.Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200bbc-ddb880a28b3fbbac1115549ec2961f74bbcenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-04-22-Budget-reaction-Cameron-slams-Labours-decade-of-debthttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-04-22-Budget-reaction-Cameron-slams-Labours-decade-of-debtTory leader David Cameron said the Chancellor's speech revealed the "utter mess" the Prime Minister had made of the economy. Any claim that the Government had made to economic incompetence was now "dead, over, finished", he said. To huge cheers from Tory benches, Mr Cameron said: "Today everyone can....Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-34bc5111934e0172888117d56b9c430e24dashenhttp://article.wn.com/view/2009/04/20/PM_pledges_business_recovery_help_o/http://article.wn.com/view/2009/04/20/PM_pledges_business_recovery_help_o/Gordon Brown's special adviser Damian McBride has resigned Gordon Brown was last night forced to write personal letters to the Tory victims of a smear campaign orchestrated by his closest adviser. The He's Brown by name and now Brown by colour, collaterally covered in the filth sprayed by his personal muck-spreading operation.Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200eirepost-ad26c88730b26c1946479f540b29fafbeirepostenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5181510/Labour-general-secretary-Ray-Collins-denies-involvement-in-Tory-smear-website.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5181510/Labour-general-secretary-Ray-Collins-denies-involvement-in-Tory-smear-website.htmlLabour's general secretary Ray Collins has been forced to deny involvement in the Tory smears website that has sent the government sliding in the polls.Sun, 19 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-58134e00707f6207ffb6a66bc78cc89btelegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5178197/Veteran-MP-quits-Labour-over-leaderships-betrayal-of-party-principles.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/5178197/Veteran-MP-quits-Labour-over-leaderships-betrayal-of-party-principles.htmlA former veteran Labour MP has rocked the party by quitting over complaints that its leadership had "betrayed" the principles that inspired her to join.Sat, 18 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-6d8e510b24cd4c77780ccb62555c8a44telegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2381430.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2381430.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsJACQUI Smith’s future is in doubt after top Tory MP Damian Green is cleared over leaksFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-4b6e3631dd7345a9e7c5ed4d09371d91thesunenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/article2381351.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Royalshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/royals/article2381351.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=RoyalsTHE Queen is the most trusted figure in Britain, according to poll for insurers HiscoxFri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-afb17093632e32271a523dcb4146f4fethesunenhttp://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6105105.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/politics/article6105105.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=797084Gordon Brown has bowed to massive public and political pressure to say sorry over the Damian McBride e-mails affair.Thu, 16 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thetimes-795eda12d7f05da0c663b1c3e27bb0c1thetimesenhttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-04-15-Gordon-Brown-presiding-over-Downing-Street-cesspithttp://www.24dash.com/news/Central_Government/2009-04-15-Gordon-Brown-presiding-over-Downing-Street-cesspitGordon Brown is presiding over a "cesspit" at Number 10 Downing Street where staff are acting according to the Prime Minister's values, one of the email smear victims said today. Tory backbencher Nadine Dorries, who was among those targeted by disgraced aide Damian McBride, stepped up her calls for....Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +020024dash-f176552b7defd0a588833f96cd9b580524dashenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5150284/Gordon-Brown-drawn-into-No.-10-email-scandal.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/5150284/Gordon-Brown-drawn-into-No.-10-email-scandal.htmlGordon Brown the Prime Minister was placed at the centre of the smear campaign against leading Tories after it emerged that he met one of its architects Derek Draper at Chequers shortly after the plot was hatched.Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-796908a19eabdb026dc622216df57719telegraphenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/5146232/Calls-for-inquiry-into-email-smear-scandal.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/gordon-brown/5146232/Calls-for-inquiry-into-email-smear-scandal.htmlGordon Brown is under pressure to call an independent inquiry into the behaviour of his inner circle of ministers and advisers over Downing Street's "sordid" attempts to spread smears about leading Conservative figures.Mon, 13 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-38d930820d64bcadad4152b4a20bee9ctelegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2373192.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article2373192.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsTHE Conservative Party have demanded a personal apology from Gordon Brown after details emerged of disgusting alleged smear emails that forced his top aide to quit. Damian McBride resigned after admitting sending “juvenile and inappropriate” emails from his Downing Street account to former Labour spin doctor Derek Draper.Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-20e782a91cf14b836d56eb3aadac48a8thesunenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/article2372844.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=HomePagehttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/article2372844.ece?OTC-RSS&ATTR=HomePageONE of Gordon Brown’s most senior aides was forced to apologise for sending “juvenile and inappropriate” emails from a Number 10 account. The private messages, written by special adviser Damian McBride, are said to feature ideas for potential scandal stories about senior Conservatives.Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0200thesun-8cd1be90cabf6de52aa41202ff96de71thesunenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3139987/Peter-Mandelson-Tony-Blair-told-me-to-accept-Gordon-Browns-Cabinet-offer.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3139987/Peter-Mandelson-Tony-Blair-told-me-to-accept-Gordon-Browns-Cabinet-offer.htmlFormer Prime Minister advised Peter Mandelson that it was a "nobrainer" to accept a job in Gordon Brown's Cabinet the outgoing European trade commissioner has revealed.Sun, 05 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-b6bccdf52d8f59867a7ad815f3fca5e2telegraphenhttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1769104.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=Newshttp://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/article1769104.ece#OTC-RSS&ATTR=NewsPETER Mandelson’s return to the Cabinet will make the Government “stronger”, one of Gordon Brown’s closest allies said today. Ed Miliband, who was appointed to the new post of Energy and Climate Change Secretary yesterday said that Mr Mandelson was a person of “immense talent” who would be good for British business.Sat, 04 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200thesun-b1e8fb0175077e670df5e84dc032658bthesunenhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3129036/Peter-Mandelsons-Cabinet-return-in-Gordon-Brown-reshuffle-stuns-Westminster.htmlhttp://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/politics/labour/3129036/Peter-Mandelsons-Cabinet-return-in-Gordon-Brown-reshuffle-stuns-Westminster.htmlPeter Mandelson has been brought back into the Cabinet by Gordon Brown in a surprise decision described as "perplexing" and "bizarre" by Labour MPs and the Tories.Fri, 03 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200telegraph-0bc4ce788806969e535ce31ebfd7169ctelegraphenhttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/mar/23/gordonbrown.labour?gusrc=rss&feed=politicshttp://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2008/mar/23/gordonbrown.labour?gusrc=rss&feed=politicsThe PM needs to get the Number 10 machine fighting back. But is the man he sent for, Stephen Carter, the person to reverse Labour's fortunes? Political Editor Gaby Hinsliff reportsSun, 23 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100guardian-e3100709a3413aed95db4693d6785562guardianenhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/e4521ba4-0e4a-11dc-8219-000b5df10621,dwp_uuid=34c8a8a6-2f7b-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8.htmlhttp://www.ft.com/cms/s/e4521ba4-0e4a-11dc-8219-000b5df10621,dwp_uuid=34c8a8a6-2f7b-11da-8b51-00000e2511c8.htmlAn FT Harris poll shows scale of Gordon Brown’s challenge when he takes over as prime minister Gordon Brown is many things, but he is no fool. Promising more voters a home of their own, is a surefire winner.Wed, 30 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200ft-742f533c873218b081308a8272290820ftenhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6650639.stmhttp://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk_politics/6650639.stmGordon Brown is due to pledge five new "eco towns" as he begins his third day of campaigning.Sun, 13 May 2007 00:00:00 +0200bbc-bc0fc3d58293b0c71ef42678d2ce21adbbcenhttp://news.ft.com/cms/s/b54a7df6-5159-11da-ac3b-0000779e2340.htmlhttp://news.ft.com/cms/s/b54a7df6-5159-11da-ac3b-0000779e2340.htmlThe chancellor’s mad dash back to the House of Commons, within minutes of landing in Israel, proved to be a wasted effort by Labour whips, and one apparently paid for by the taxpayer, to rally support for Tony Blair. On Wednesday night Mr Brown was due to fly again to the Middle East for talks on....Thu, 10 Nov 2005 00:00:00 +0100ft-72788c7cbe14ce51c233f6ff2d7955dcften